‘One meal a day with millets’ initiative launched
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Why in news
Director of ICAR-IIMR urged the public to adopt the 'One meal a day with millets' initiative to improve health outcomes based on National Institute of Nutrition recommendations.
Background
The ICAR-Indian Institute of Millets Research (IIMR) and Nutrihub (a wing of IIMR) collaborated with Millet Marvels, a start-up, to promote millet consumption. The National Institute of Nutrition recommends that one-third of total cereal consumption should consist of millets.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyICAR-Indian Institute of Millets Research (IIMR) is a research body under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research.
- FactNational Institute of Nutrition recommends millets constitute one-third of cereal consumption.
- PostC. Tara Satyavathi is the Director of ICAR-Indian Institute of Millets Research (IIMR).
For Mains
Q. Discuss the role of millets in addressing India's nutritional challenges and the importance of institutional support in promoting indigenous crop diversification.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Nutritional security: High fiber and micronutrient content of millets addressing hidden hunger
- Market linkage: Role of start-ups like Millet Marvels in bridging the gap between farmers and urban consumers
Keywords: Nutritional security · Crop diversification · Public health · Indigenous crops · Food systems
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